This Week in Wave Pools (23/52)
Tons of updates: Auckland building 500 homes, Krefeld approved to dig, Cannon Beach Hilton hotel, Cabo Real video, and more
Every day new things are happening in the wave pool industry. This newsletter summarizes it all each week, giving you everything you need to know about surf parks in a 2-minute read. Welcome to This Week in Wave Pools!
Construction
Gemswell preps Wavegarden Cove installation
Development continues at Gemswell Surf Madrid, the site next to Atlético de Madrid’s Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium. The team is preparing to install its Wavegarden Cove system.
Cabo Real Surf Club construction video
Cabo Real Surf Club is making visible construction progress in Los Cabos. Endless Surf says the project will feature one of its largest lagoons, anchored by an ES48 system, and the team is producing a documentary on the development’s story and progress.
Brasil Surfe Clube Aretê Búzios puts Myrtha to work
Brasil Surfe Clube Aretê Búzios is under construction in Brazil’s Região dos Lagos, with Myrtha Pools reporting that the surf lagoon will be its largest wave pool project to date.
Planning & approvals
Cannon Beach receives Design Review Board approval for hotel
Cannon Beach in Mesa has received Design Review Board approval for its proposed hotel at the Revel Surf site, clearing a key city design review step. The planned Hilton Tapestry Collection property would add 148 rooms, a rooftop pool, restaurant, and meeting space to the surf park destination.
Auckland Surf Park / Dairy Flat Surf Park gains consent for 50 homes
Stage one of the 500-home development at Auckland Surf Park/Dairy Flat Surf Park received approval. Former All Black rugby team player Sir John Kirwan plans to move into one of the chalets at the golf course-style surf park.
Surfpark Resort Krefeld receives building permit
Surfpark Resort Krefeld (formerly Surfpark Lake Elfrath) operator WestSurf GmbH & Co. KG has received a building permit from the Krefeld city council for the planned Wavegarden Cove project at Elfrath Lake. The permit allows the first site-preparation work to begin, including tree felling, land grading, and elimination of contaminated sites.
Other news
GB Surfing trains at The Wave and highlights Lost Shore Surf Resort
The Wave (Bristol) hosted GB Surfing athletes from its Development and Progression Squads for training sessions with coaches Andy King and Mick Cain. GB Surfing also highlighted Lost Shore Surf Resort as one of the facilities supporting its high-performance pathway toward LA 2028.
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